"Since the 1970s there hasn't been that investment there, so we're very happy with that announcement."

However, Ms Hewitt says there are major gaps in the campaign, when it comes to rural Australia.

"When I talk to people out at the moment, their number one issue is cost and profitability."

"Most of the state unfortunately in Queensland, is in drought declaration at the moment and we are for the first time in a drought situation without a drought support assistance package. And for people to be in that situation at the moment, that's a pretty cruel situation to be in and at the whim of a government who still hasn't announced any policy platform on that."